Spotify’s stock price has been on a promising upswing, with analysts setting ambitious targets as shares edge near $400. The last time SPOT approached this mark was in early 2021, fueled by high-profile content deals, but concerns over profitability and market pressures pulled it down to the $70s in 2022. Under CEO Daniel Ek’s direction, Spotify shifted focus to profitability, cutting unnecessary expenditures. Analysts are optimistic, with targets ranging up to $490 from firms like Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank, driven by projected subscriber growth, podcasting, and ad revenue.
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Mark Zuckerberg Dethroned: Three 22-Year-Old Mercor Founders Become Youngest Self-Made Billionaires
Mercor’s 22-year-old founders have become the world’s youngest self-made billionaires after a $350 million funding round valued the AI recruitment startup at $10 billion, surpassing Mark Zuckerberg’s record. Mercor, a fast-rising recruitment startup powering AI model training for Silicon Valley’s biggest labs, has created the world’s youngest self-made billionaires. Three 22-year-old cofounders, including two Americans of Indian origin, have dethroned Mark Zuckerberg as the world’s youngest sel
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Soho House Acquired for £2 Billion as Ashton Kutcher Joins Board
Private members' club chain Soho House has been snapped up for $2.7bn (£2bn) by a consortium involving Hollywood actor turned investor Ashton Kutcher. The group opened its first club in London in 1995, and now has 46 Soho Houses in Europe, North America and Asia, as well a string of other up-market hospitality businesses. It is widely regarded as being a popular haunt of A-list celebrities, and one of its London venues was reportedly where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had their first date.
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Indiyah Polack’s Love Island Fairytale Hits Its First Real Plot Twist
Love Island 2022 finalist Indiyah Polack is back in the headlines after reports that her four‑year relationship with fellow Islander Dami Hope has ended, with both sides citing a breakdown of trust. A YouTuber known as Bouncer claims in a video that he saw Indiyah getting close to Swedish Twitch streamer Marlon Lundgren at London restaurant Duck & Waffle, describing them as kissing and leaving together in the early hours while online gossip pages and fan forums have amplified the story. In cover
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Hannah Montana’s 20th Birthday Party Is About to Take Over 2026
The next big Disney nostalgia wave is already penciled in for March 2026, when Miley Cyrus plans to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hannah Montana with a special event featuring music and fan surprises in a report on her reunion plans. Cyrus has teased live performances, re‑recorded songs, exclusive merch, and fan activities like meet‑and‑greets that lean straight into the “best of both worlds” era that turned a Disney Channel sitcom into a full‑blown pop machine. Online searches for “Hannah M
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Pharrell Honored for Creativity and Cultural Impact
Pharrell Williams, now three years into his role as Louis Vuitton’s men’s creative director, received one of France’s most prestigious honors on January 23. In a private ceremony at the Élysée Palace, President Emmanuel Macron awarded him the Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur. This honor recognizes his far-reaching influence across music, fashion, and culture. The event brought together notable figures, including Future, Pusha T, and Quavo. Williams was accompanied by his wife, Helen Lasichanh,
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Beyoncé Teases ‘ACT III’ Album With ‘Beymine’ Valentine’s Collection
Beyoncé seemingly teased her return to music with an exclusive collection, “Beymine,” ahead of Valentine’s Day. The intimate set included candles, silky robes, eye masks, rhinestone pasties, and more. Prices range from $40 to $300. Items are available to purchase on the Renaissance singer’s official website. “A LITTLE ROCK N ROLL WITH A WHOLE LOTTA SEXY,” the website reads. According to reports, the singer’s highly anticipated Act III project is set to be released any day. Similar to Act I an
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